2023-2024 Undergraduate General Catalog


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EXSC 310 Science of Exercise (SI)

This course will inform the future sport or fitness coach about the scientific issues related to exercise physiology.  Students will study the science of exercise and will collect, analyze, and interpret physiological data and apply this information to properly prescribe sport and exercise programs.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Natural Science Core course.

EXSC 312 Cultural and Outdoor Adventures in Costa Rica (PW)

This course will provide a Costa Rican cultural experience related to human health in Costa Rica. Costa Rica offers diverse opportunities where students will have the opportunity to apply concepts of Exercise Science in a 3rd world country where organized health and wellness is viewed from a different perspective than South Dakota. Students will study Costa Rican health and wellness culture using concepts from kinesiology, biomechanics, and nutrition to physical activities such as swimming, soccer, surfing, hiking, zip lining, and mountain biking. Significant time will be spent with the local soccer (futbol) associations and other in-country sport organizations.

Credits

4

EXSC 320 Physiology of Exercise

Exercise Physiology is the science that looks at the effects of acute and chronic exercise on the functions of the human body. Lecture/discussion and laboratory sessions will be used to examine basic physiological principles and to demonstrate their applications to training for athletic performance and physical fitness. This course includes 2 hours of laboratory work each week.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

BIOL 150

EXSC 322 Structural Kinesiology

This course is an introduction to the science of human movement. The course will increase students' knowledge and exposure to the structural and functional components of human anatomy including musculoskeletal origins, insertions, actions and innervations. By understanding kinesiology, participants will have the ability to analyze any exercise or sports activity and have the ability to indicate the muscle groups being primarily exercised, developed or rehabilitated.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

BIOL 150

EXSC 323 Biomechanics

Study of the physical laws affecting human movement performance with applications to exercise and sport skill techniques.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

EXSC 322

EXSC 340 Theory & Techniques of Strength & Conditioning I

This course is designed to introduce students to basic strength and conditioning principles and coaching strategies. The focus of this course is to learn how to perform and coach all aspects of a well-rounded strength and conditioning program, which includes the following; warm up, flexibility, weight lifting technique, plyometrics, speed, and agility. Basic strength and conditioning programming strategies will also be explored.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

EXSC 320 and EXSC 322

Notes

 

EXSC 355 Current Topics in Exercise and Sport Sciences (W)

This course is designed for the junior/senior exercise science student. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of current topics in areas of sports medicine and exercise science. This course primarily involves research, writing, presenting and critiquing of various writing appropriate for professionals in the field of exercise and sport science.

Credits

3

EXSC 360 Fitness Measurement and Exercise Prescription

This course provides techniques, procedures, and practical laboratory experience in aerobic, strength, flexibility, blood pressure and related measurements. The module development and presentation practice in this course serve as a synthesis of the prerequisite content courses.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

EXSC 320; EXSC 322

EXSC 370 Exercise in Health and Disease (SI)(C)

This course will examine the scientific evidence supporting the correlation between physical activity and health; we will also discuss the theoretical basis of behavior change as it applies to promotion of exercise behavior. Guidelines and recommendations for prescribing exercise for apparently healthy individuals (including children, older adults and pregnant women) will be covered. Students will learn about the relationship between exercise and chronic disease through review of the risk factors, pathophysiology, and exercise recommendations for individuals with various conditions and disease states including, but not limited to, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases, and orthopedic problems. Strategies for promoting the “Exercise is Medicine” global health initiative will be discussed.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Natural Science Core course

Notes

This course has been approved by the curriculum council. It is currently being offered for the first time. It is a requirement for Exercise Science Majors but could also be interesting to other non-majors (nursing, pre-med or other pre-professional majors)

EXSC 395 Internship

Internship in Exercise Science.

Credits

2-4

Prerequisites

Department Chair Approval.